Job: Japan Travel Consultant – InsideAsia Tours (Boulder, CO, USA)
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Job Title: Japan Travel Consultant
Posted by: InsideAsia Tours
Location: Boulder, CO, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
InsideAsia Tours are now recruiting Travel Consultants for our InsideJapan brand in our office in Boulder, Colorado.
You will be responsible for creating, selling and delivering high quality Japan vacation packages. Most of your time will be spend interacting with clients or travel agents over the phone or by email, along with ensuring everything is in place so our clients have the best possible experience.
The role is very varied and requires strong organizational skills with an ability to handle a large variety of simultaneous tasks under strict deadlines. You will work within a team of other Travel Consultants, aiming to reach both individual and team sales targets while providing the highest level of customer service.
This position presents the perfect opportunity to begin a career in the travel industry but we are also very keen to speak to anybody with existing travel industry experience.
Originating in the UK we also have two offices in Japan, as well as one in Australia. In Boulder we have a team of twenty-four and are looking for these new Japan travel consultants to help us grow onward and upward. Boulder and the surrounding area is a fantastic place in which to live and work.
For more information about the company, role, great benefits and to apply, please see our website: https://www.insidejapantours.com/jobs/
Job: Summer Japanese Immersion Teacher – Concordia Language Villages (Minnesota, USA)
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Job Title: Summer Japanese Immersion Teacher
Posted by: Concordia Language Villages
Location: Minnesota, USA
Contract: Summer
Here’s a JET-relevant job received directly from the college:
Deep in the North Woods of Minnesota, Concordia Language Villages creates a place that is both culturally authentic and uniquely our own. In the Language Villages, everything from the music played to the dishes used in the dining hall reflect the culture each was designed to represent. We are a community of educators from all corners of the globe, passionate about learning every minute of the day. Everyone—from Ph.D-level instructors with years of language-teaching experience, to former villagers returning as counselors for the first time—brings a unique expertise in language and culture. Come join us and reconnect with Japanese language and culture.
SUMMER LANGUAGE TEACHER (“CREDIT TEACHER”):
- Teach the assigned credit classes, plan content, and implement and evaluate the plan.
- Ensure each “villager” in the assigned credit class has achieved a minimum of 180 hours of instruction and has complied with AdvancEd accreditation guidelines.
- Write final evaluations of each credit villager, along with a course summary.
- Keep credit facilitator apprised of students’ progress.
- Work under the direction of the dean and credit facilitator.
- Assume responsibility for counseling duties, as designated by the dean, and participate in the total Village program.
Employment period is five (5) weeks, early June-mid July or early July-mid August.
Compensation: Paid orientation period; professional development in immersion methodology; ongoing observation, feedback and teacher coaching; starting salary of $400/week, plus room & board.
Positions also available in Japanese for Summer 2018 in office managers and culinary arts. For more information, visit http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/work-at-the-villages.
To apply, visit HR.cord.edu and search “Japanese”; all related openings will appear in the search results.
Job: Public Relations and Communications Associate – Consulate General of Japan in New York (NY, USA)
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Job Title: Public Relations and Communications Associate
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job posted by the Consulate-General of Japan in New York:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking to hire a Public Relations and Communications Associate to be assigned to the Japan Information Center, the cultural and public affairs section of the Consulate.
Responsibilities
- Write newsletters, social media posts, emails, and other materials
- Coordinate the activities of government scholarship programs and exchange programs for our office
- Assist with the activities of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program for our office
- Contact people and organizations in an official capacity as needed for various programs including collaborating with grassroots events
- Respond to inquiries from the general public within our jurisdiction
- Study our organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to form effective public relations strategies
- Research and analyze Japan-related discourses and media
- Other duties as deemed necessary
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent writing, research, communication, and organizational skills
- Knowledge of and interest in current and international affairs
- A commitment to promoting Japan-U.S. relations
- Knowledge of Japanese culture, economics, history, politics, and society
- Capable of working effectively with social media
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Ideal Candidate
- Has a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Politics, International Relations, or Public Relations
- Can manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities as necessary
- Has the ability to understand our organization and its goals from the inside and out
- Is a quick and enthusiastic learner
- Is deadline-oriented and possesses great reporting skills
- Has strong Japanese language ability
- Has prior work experience in Japan or at a Japanese company
To apply, please submit your resume with a cover letter to: kyujin2@ny.mofa.go.jp
Job: Political Assistant – Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago (Chicago, IL, USA)
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Job Title: Political Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job posted by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago:
The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago is seeking a Political Assistant at the Political Section.
Duties:
- Research and analysis in the areas of politics in the Midwest; Data entry for statewide, congressional and some local elections from open sources;
- Daily news monitoring and email reporting on political development in the jurisdiction;
- Speech and presentation drafting for the Consul-General;
- Organize meetings with the three branches of the local government, media and other organizations; Administer projects and make relevant logistical arrangements;
- Administrative duties within the Consulate, including assistance at its events and official visits.
Application Deadline: March 29, 2018
Application Process: Full application information and submission directions: http://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000343135.pdf
Job: Kodansha Comics Intern – Penguin Random House (New York, USA)
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Job Title: Summer Paid Internship Program – Kodansha Comics Intern
Posted by: Penguin Random House
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking a part-time paid intern for the summer of 2018 to work as part of our Kodansha Comics team in New York City. The successful candidate will perform diverse tasks spanning editorial, production, publicity, and marketing, giving the intern a chance to become familiar with every aspect of how an American manga publisher operates. As the primary role will involve either proofreading or design, the candidate will need to be extremely detail-oriented, and prior experience with writing, editing, proofreading, design, or translation is preferred.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Proofreading manga, ads, and other materials prior to publication, and/or designing advertising and images for online and print use
- Assisting the production manager or director of publishing with data entry and checking related to production and sales
- Handling office inventory and tracking vendor invoices
- Other tasks depending on individual strengths and skills
- Hours are flexible and can be tailored to fit your schedule, up to 28 hours per week.
WIT Life #323: Japan Week 2018
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Written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03), WIT Life is a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
Japan Week 2018 is taking place through the weekend at Grand Central’s Vanderbilt Hall, and this year’s theme is 3D Trick Art. Sponsored by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the event strives to create an Instagrammable, interactive experience for visitors. In addition to the regular array of booths from travel agencies, various regions in Japan and Japanese food and drink purveyors, there are several large backdrops into which you can insert yourself for the ultimate selfie. My favorite was the bowl of ramen into which you can become one of the ingredients, and others include becoming a topping for sushi, helping to carry the mikoshi at a matsuri and shuttling around a sumo wrestler in a rickshaw (Fujifilm is even on hand to help you print out these funny shots after you take them!). Read More
Job: Japan Center for International Exchange USA – Program Assistant (New York, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Program Assistant
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange USA
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job directly sent to us from the organization:
Japan Center for International Exchange USA (JCIE/USA)
Program Assistant
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) is seeking a full-time program assistant to help implement various programs and support office administrators. A NY-based nonprofit organization, JCIE/USA strengthens US-Japan relations by conducting exchanges for political leaders, fostering dialogue between policymakers and researchers, and serving as a catalyst for bilateral cooperation on shared challenges such as global health, international development, and humanitarian assistance.
The job requires considerable flexibility and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities will include: Read More
Job: Director of Education and Family Programs – Japan Society (New York, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Director of Education and Family Programs
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
DIRECTOR, EDUCATION & FAMILY PROGRAMS
The Director, Education & Family Programs is responsible for all aspects of Japan Society’s Education and Family Programs. This includes positioning Japan Society as a leader in the field of US-Japan educational exchange. The Director is responsible for program operations, supervision of Education Department staff, and development of new program initiatives. Key programs include the Junior Fellows Student Exchange Program featuring study-tours for American and Japanese high school students, professional development workshops for K-12 teachers, promotion of and development of dedicated curriculum website for educators, “About Japan: A Teacher’s Resource”, on-site programs at New York City public and private schools, and public programs for families and children. The Director is required to take an active role in fundraising, and to collaborate with the Development Department on raising funds for Education Department programs. The position requires travel to Japan, and extensive communication with Japanese partners. For more details regarding the Education Program, please visit https://www.japansociety.org/page/programs/education_family. Read More
Fellowship Opportunity: Reischauer Policy Research Fellow – dwin O. Reischuaer Center for East Asian Studies (Washington D.C., USA)
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Fellowship Opportunity: Reischauer Policy Research Fellow
Posted by: Edwin O. Reischuaer Center for East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Stuies (SAIS)
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time; One Academic Year
Thanks to JET alum, Neave Denny (Okinawa-ken) for the following opportunity:
The Edwin O. Reischuaer Center for East Asian Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Stuies (SAIS) in Washington, DC is accepting applications for the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program. Please see below for more information and how to apply.
Program Overview:
Inaugurated in May 2013, the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program is a critical element of the Reischauer Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. It is designed to support the Center’s various research initiatives, while also providing recent undergraduate or graduate students with broad practical experience regarding the public and private-sector analysis process. Fellowships are paid and tenable for one academic year beginning in August 2018 with the potential for renewal for an additional year.
More information about our activities can be found on the Reischauer Center’s website (www.reischauercenter.org) and Facebook page (@ReischauerCenter). Please direct any questions about the position or application process to the Research and Program Coordinator at reischauer@jhu.edu.
Job: Japanese Teacher – Bronx School of Science (New York)
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Job Title: Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Bronx School of Science
Location: Bronx, New York
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Madeline Horan (Akita-ken) for the following job opening:
The Bronx School of Science needs a part-time Japanese teacher for three classes (two Level I and one Level II). Paid position, begins immediately.
Anyone interested should contact Lisa Rocchio at rocchio@bxscience.edu
Job: Marketing Associate or Instructional Designer for Online Courses – GLOBIS (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Marketing Associate or Instructional Designer for Online Courses
Posted by: GLOBIS
Location: Tokyo, Japa
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Alex Scharf (Yamagata-ken) for the following job openings:
Job opportunities at GLOBIS in Tokyo for English speakers. Both positions are part of a new team creating and marketing online courses on business topics.
- Marketing Associate: http://recruiting.globis.co.jp/jobs/poe_mrk/
- Instructional Designer for Online Courses: http://recruiting.globis.co.jp/jobs/poe_gro/
GLOBIS is a fantastic place to work with a friendly environment for international employees, flexible hours and working style, company trips, and competitive salary.
Job: Japanese Instructor – Adelphi University (Manhattan or Garden City, NY, USA)
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Job Title: Japanese Instructor
Posted by: Adelphi University
Location: Manhattan or Garden City, NY, USA
Contract: Short-Term
Here’s a job directly from the university:
Looking for a short-term Japanese instructor to teach survival Japanese for social work students visiting Japan at the end of May 2018. We plan to meet about 3 times for about 2 hours each on a Saturday or Sunday March – May (maybe once a month) either in lower Manhattan or in Garden City, NY (Long Island).
Anyone interested should contact cnewransky@adelphi.edu. Thanks.
Job: Aggregation Quality Analyst – Indeed Tokyo (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Aggregation Quality Analyst
Posted by: Indeed Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Zandra Gilmore (Tokushima-ken) for the following job opening:
Aggregation Quality Analyst position at Indeed Toky0
ohttps://www.indeed.jobs/career/JobDetail/Aggregation-Quality-Analyst/8940
Zandra would be happy to answer any questions about the position–the job title may be a little off-putting but she states, “Indeed is a great place to work” and they’re basically looking for anyone with good problem-solving skills and proficient in both English and Japanese. If you’re interested do *not* apply yourself, send Zandra your cover letter/resume and she’ll submit them through their internal referral process. The hiring manager is giving preference to internal referrals. You can contact Zandra at zgilmore@indeed.com
JET Prefecture Round Up (March 2018)
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JET Prefecture Round Up is a mosaic of events taking place in the AJET community in Japan. Compiled by Suzanne Bhagan (Tottori Prefecture).
Shiga AJET 2018 Ski / Snowboard Trip
When: March 10
Where: Shiga Prefecture
Come one and all to the 2018 AJET ski trip in Kunizakai. It’s sure to be a day of fun-filled memories.
Shizuoka AJET Saint Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
When: March 17
Where: Shizuoka Prefecture
Celebrate the day of the patron saint of Ireland the best way Shizuoka AJET knows how: with a team-based, competitive pub crawl (or bar hop)!
Chiba AJET Hanami 2018 Edition
When: March 17
Where: Chiba Prefecture
As winter (slowly) releases its icy grip, the weather gets warmer, the flowers begin to bloom, and that means it’s time for hanami!
AJET Blocks 10 & 11 Present: All-Kyushu Hanami 2018
When: March 24
Where: Kumamoto Prefecture
Join National AJET and Blocks 10 and 11 for the second annual All-Kyushu Hanami at Ninomaru Park next to Kumamoto Castle.
Block 5 Fukui St. Patrick’s Day Event
When: March 24
Where: Fukui Prefecture
This event will take place in conjunction with the Fukui St. Patrick’s Day celebration, the only St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the region!
Block 7 Event: Ise Grand Shrine
When: March 25
Where: Mie Prefecture
Spring is soon upon us and what better way to greet it than visiting the shrine dedicated to the great sun goddess Amaterasu?
JETAA Chapter Beats March 2018
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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by A
JET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present).
1. JETAA San Diego
13th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival
Time: 10am-6pm
When: March 9th- March 11th
Where: Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101
Get ready for the Japanese Friendship Garden’s 13th annual Cherry Blossom Festival on March 9th, 10th, and 11th! Aside from basking under beautiful cherry blossoms there will be plenty of other activities and fun for all ages! Some such examples include, beer tasting, cultural performances, and a children’s corner! You won’t want to miss it.
2. JETAA New York
Japan Week at Grand Central Terminal
Date: March 14-17, 2018
Place: Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall
Japan Week returns to Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Station! From March 14-17, the hall transforms into a wonderland that showcases many splendours of Japan – and this year includes a 3D Trick Art installation.
https://www.japanweek.org/
3. JETAA Toronto
Aquarium Adventure!
Join JETAA Toronto this March as we escape the winter cold with a jaunt through North America’s longest underwater viewing tunnel. Let’s learn about our aquatic friends from all over the world together!
Date: Sunday, March 4th
Time: 1:30pm
Location: Ripley’s Aquarium
Price: JETAA members $10; JETAA members’ children (up to age 13): free; non-members: $33.
Please note, we have limited space; tickets are available on a first come first served basis at https://jetaaaquarium.bpt.me/
Please contact Alena at senpai@jetaatoronto.ca if you have any questions.
Check out our facebook event here
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4. JETAA Chicago
March Member Meeting
Our March Member Meeting will be a special meeting. It will be part meeting, part workshop. Dinner will still be provided. As always, any questions can be emailed to info@jetaachicago.com
Call in option will be available.
Join us for an interactive workshop to build your skills in project management and event planning led by JETAA alumna Shannon Copp. You’ll learn concrete methods for successful event planning as well as best practices for managing projects as small as planning a dinner outing to as large as a nationwide campaign.
To get the most out of the workshop, come with an event or project that’s on your mind, something you haven’t done a lot of planning on yet. There will be time at the end for you to ask questions and share any best practices you may have as well. See you there.
When: Monday, March 5th
Time: 18:30 – 20”30 CST
Place: 177 N. State Street, 7th floor, Chicago IL 60601
5. JETAA Ottowa
Board Games Day At The Loft
Thank you everyone for coming out to make the JETAA’s February potluck event a smashing success! For our second event of the year, we’d thought we’d mix things up with a dice roll or two at Ottawa’s own THE LOFT Board Game lounge! Come join us Sunday afternoon for some fun and games with friends!
If this sounds like something you’d want in on, please click “going” on the Facebook events page and fill out this form below to let us know a little more about you.
Form for Board Games Day @ The Loft – fill out if attending the event
The Details:
Date: Sunday, March 18th 2018
Time: from 1:30pm to wherever the night takes us!
Where: The Loft Board Game Lounge (2nd Floor, 14 Waller St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9C4)
What to Bring: $6 for the Loft’s Stay-and-Play charge. The Loft also offers drinks and food, so keep that in mind if you plan join in on the fun for a few hours!
Hope to see you all there!
6. JETAA Portland
Sasakawa USA and JETAA Portland Dinner Reception
When: Friday, March 2nd
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Place: Elephants Delicatessen, 115 NW 22nd Ave., Portland, OR 97210
As part of Sasakawa USA’s ‘The Alliance Working in America’ series and in partnership with the JET Alumni Association of Portland, we invite you to join a special dinner discussion with Bill Clifford (Shizuoka ALT, 1987-89) President and CEO of World Affairs Councils of America, and Doug Smith (Okayama CIR, 1987-89), Business Development Manager, Port of Portland. The discussion will explore how the JET Programme experience has contributed to their career and their role in U.S. – Japan relations, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for JET alumni to contribute towards strengthening U.S. – Japan relations in their personal lives and networks.
7. JETAA WA
Our Perth’s Sake Festival Sandra
Lion Oriental Foods Especially Invites you to Our Perth’s Sake Festival Sandra our Sake Specialists has invited all our suppliers to join us on this festive event. We will showcase a beautiful variation of different types of sake and plum wine .
If you have never tried Sake before this is your chance!!
Participants attending:
Nippon Foods Supplies
Showcasing: Sawahime premium sake and Orion Beer
Daiwa Foods
Showcasing: New Choya range
Supersake
Showcasing:
Namazake and Plum wine
JFC
Showcasing: Ippin sake ,Hakutsuru sake, Urakasumi Sake Brewery , Hakkaisan Sake Brewery..
The Cheese Barrel from Swan Valley together with Sandra Sake Specialist.
showcasing :7 types of different cheeses pairing with Sake.
Bring your friends and family😙to try delicious umeshu, found out why Japanese plum wines are now the biggest trend all around the world and Japanese sake where Rice is responsible for all those unique flavours!
Join us for this festive event feel free to dress up in Japan 🇯🇵 style . Come and see Perth’s largest collection of Sake 🍶and Plum 🍹and Beer. 🍺🍺Kampai.🍻
Like or Follow Us on Facebook & Instagram. Please help spread the ❤ around for this free tasting event and follow us for more future event and news
8. JETAA Canberra
Memorial Service for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan
Date: 11th March
Time: 16:30 – 18:00 UTC +11
Place: Nara Canberra Park, Flynn Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 200
Details
Seven years have passed since Japan was devastated by a magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami that struck the Tohoku and northern Kanto regions.
Each year, concerned Canberrans, friends of Japan and members of the Japanese community gather at the Canberra-Nara Peace Park to remember the victims and to show our on-going support for those who are recovering from the disaster.
Lighting a candle at the service will be an opportunity to send our prayers and thoughts to the victims and the displaced, and at this gathering we will renew our pledge to support the survivors into the future. The newly constructed Peace Bell located within the park will be rung during the service.
9. JETAA SA
Fringe Festival: Koto Music Concert – “10 Years in Adelaide”
When: Saturday, March 3
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Description:
TICKETED EVENT
2018 is Etsuko Kawaguchi’s 10th year in the Adelaide Fringe. Her music has slowly gained a loyal audience. “Blissfully hypnotic climaxing with dissonance and musical momentum. Simply close your eyes and journey to the land and people of Japan.” (Adelaide Review) This concert will express her gratitude to all who appreciate and enjoy her music.
Presented by: Sui no Kai & The Garage International
Etsuko Kawaguchi, founder and director of “Sui no Kai,” was born in Tokyo. She graduated from Tokyo Arts University in the traditional Japanese Music department and then joined the NHK Traditional Japanese Music Academy and performed with them all over Japan and overseas. Etsuko is noted for her contemporary input into the traditional instrument, thus appealing to a wider and younger audience. Her virtuosity and flexibility in her playing communicates and reaches out to those who are yet not familiar with this instrument.
The koto is a 13 stringed Japanese lute. It is a string instrument, yet also a percussion instrument, for the strings are plucked as well as beaten.
Melodic yet rhythmic, the koto an appeal for all which has been proven for this will be her 10th year in Adelaide.
See pricing and full details here: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/koto-music-concert-10-years-in-adelaide-af2018
10. JETAA UK (NW)
Hina Matsuri Liverpool
Date: 6th March
Time: 19:00 – 22:00 UTC
Place: Sugar and Dice Board Game Café, 33A Cornhill, L1 8DP Liverpool
Details:
Board games, matcha cheese cake and merriment await you at our next event, a celebration of Hinamatsuri (Girls Day). Non JETAA members, Go enthusiasts and even men are welcome!
A Japanese-themed evening to celebrate Hinamatsuri, Girls Day. Try your hand at making sushi, indulge in some matcha cake, and enjoy some Japanese board games with the local Go club.
Cost: £5 per person. (This excludes anything extra purchased at the cafe.)
RSVP: nwevents@jetaa.co.uk . Space in the cafe is limited so book with us in advance to secure your place.
